In past years, we have been joined by Mr. Asner and many of his supportive friends including Richard Shiff, Thomas Gibson, Maureen McCormick, Rosie O’Donnell, Don Cheadle, Lou Diamond Phillips, Tom Arnold, Peter Fonda, Elizabeth J. Carlisle, Patricia Heaton, Gregory Harrison, Greg Grunberg, Meta World Peace, Rocky Carroll, Sebastian Bach, Wayne Brady, Steve Wilkos, Eric Roberts, Randy Rainbow, Drake Bell, Randall Batinkoff and others. As in past years, this year’s tournament will be attended by upwards of 50 celebrities who have been, and continue to be, champions for the special needs community.

The Ed Asner Family Center strives to raise funds for mental health and enrichment programs with special events such as the 7th Annual Ed Asner and Friends Poker Tournament. Our goal this year is to raise $200,000.